Attorney Corbin I. Carpenter is the Owner and a Managing Member of Carpenter Law, PLLC (the "Firm"). Attorney Carpenter has experience in various corporate, housing and transactional matters, and has a primary practice focus in the area of municipal finance. In this capacity, Attorney Carpenter, as Bond Counsel, Disclosure Counsel, Issuer's Counsel, and Counsel to the Underwriters’, facilitates the issuance of various tax-exempt and taxable bonds that finance a variety of public infrastructure projects with airports, utilities, multifamily housing, healthcare facilities, sports arenas/stadiums, transportation and various other economic development financings for governmental municipalities and quasi-governmental entities.
Attorney Carpenter also has extensive experience in blight and code enforcement litigation in Environmental Court, drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts for corporations, professional entities and small businesses, and advising on both sports/entertainment law matters and corporate/non-profit governance and compliance matters.
Attorney Carpenter is a legacy corporate entrepreneur who actively perpetuates equitable avenues for community infrastructure growth through experiential education, transparent mentorship and creating access within the realms of law, finance, and politics. He has a unique and long-standing civic pedigree of serving on boards and being actively involved with the community and non-profit sectors.
Attorney Carpenter is currently or formerly affiliated with the following organizations:
- 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Board of Directors, Vice-President of Operations
- Leaders of Color, Political Coach
- STS Enterprise Corporation, Board of Directors, Board Chairman & Coach
- The April 4th Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors
Attorney Carpenter has garnered a laudable reputation and earned several honors and accolades throughout his career, most notably when he was awarded Attorney of the Year from the Top 100 Registry in 2021; an honoree of the Memphis Business Journal's Best of the Bar Awards in 2021 and 2019; an honoree of the National Black Lawyer's Top 40 Under 40 in 2021 (Tennessee); inducted into the Marquis Who's Who in 2020; an honoree of the Memphis Business Journal's 40 Under 40 in 2018; an honoree Memphis Flyer’s Top 20 Under 30 in 2018; and an honoree of the Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite Professionals in 2016.
Education
- University of Tennessee - Knoxville, B.A.
- University of Memphis School of Law, J.D.
Licenses
- Tennessee
- District of Columbia
Professional Memberships and Associations
- Memphis Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- National Association of Bond Lawyers
- American Bar Association
- National Bar Association
- National Housing & Rehabilitation Association
Tatiana Webb focuses her practice on labor and employment matters. Prior to joining Littler, Tatiana was with a regional Mid-Atlantic law firm. She has defended private employers under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), and Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) cases, as well as defended public entities under 42 U.S.C. 1983 claims. Tatiana also participated in labor negotiations and assisted in drafting collective bargaining agreements. She counseled employers regarding handbooks and employment policies, including noncompetition agreements and solicitation clauses. She also managed and led internal employment investigations related to claims of racial and gender bias and discrimination. Professional & Community Affiliations Member Temple American Inn of Court Member Hispanic National Bar Association Member Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania Member Barristers' Association of Philadelphia Member Philadelphia Bar Association Member Philadelphia VIP
Recognition Named, Top 40 Under 40 The National Black Lawyers 2024 Named, Regional Trial Competition Finalist Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law 2021 Named, National Civil Trial Competition Champion Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law 2020 Named, National Civil Trial Competition Semi-Finalist Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law 2019 Education J.D., Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, 2021 B.A., Temple University, 2015 Bar Admission PENNSYLVANIA NEW JERSEY Courts U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Sharix Alicea advises strategic and financial buyers and sellers, including private equity firms and their portfolio companies, on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex strategic transactions, both domestic and cross-border. Her experience includes mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, carveouts, and minority investments. Sharix also has represented emerging growth companies and investors on a range of matters, including capital raises and commercial transactions. Sharix's practice touches a range of industries including technology, financial services, telecommunications, and life sciences. She is fluent in Spanish.
Taylor keeps business implications top of mind when negotiating and drafting real estate agreements for clients.
Clients value Taylor’s background as in-house counsel for a large national food and beverage distributor. She routinely negotiated the acquisition and sale of distribution rights to major brands. Taylor also handled labor & employment matters that included Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigations, mediation and litigation. However, much of her experience – which she now brings to real estate clients – is in negotiating, drafting and reviewing:
- Purchases and sales
- Development
- Lease agreements
- Easements
- Phase 1 environmental assessments
- Economic incentives
Taylor offers clients the time, dedication and attention to detail required for successful real estate transactions. She understands what legal recommendations look like from the client’s side of the table. She ensures transactions reflect the client’s goals, with the aim of developing lasting relationships.
Industry
Real Estate, Development & Construction
Services
Corporate Real Estate
Retail Real Estate
Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Real Estate Law, 2024
- Austin Monthly magazine, Top Austin Attorney, Real Estate, 2023
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders Program, 2023
- Austin Black Business Journal, Up & Coming Top 10 Central Texas Lawyer, 2022
Education
- J.D., Texas A&M University School of Law
- Texas A&M Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor
- Black Law Student Association, Secretary
- Sports & Entertainment Law Society, Marketing Director
- Mahon Inn of Court
- Phi Delta Phi
- Texas A&M Public Interest Law Fellowship
- B.A., University of Texas at Austin
- Psychology and Government
Admissions
Professional Memberships and Certifications
- Austin Bar Association
- Tarrant County Bar Association, Corporate Counsel, Real Estate and Women Attorneys sections
- State Bar of Texas